Attendees at the 6th annual 2019 Merchantville Music Fest were treated to some fun during a 45 minute set with the colorful performers from Candy Volcano. This band features festive tributes to the music of the 1970's glam rock era brought to you by an extensive group of members - over 20! They performed songs by David Bowie, Sweet, T-Rex, Mott The Hoople, The Velvet Underground, Lou Reed and many more. Other bands at the fest included: Accessories of Yesterday, Strayaway Saints, Fair Use, The Not Fur Longs, Arsenal NJ and Sugar Rush Rocks. Fortunately the rain held off long enough to not dampen spirits so everyone could enjoy great music, food and community! 

Joseph W. Corney Jr., age 86 formerly of Pennsauken, passed away at Cooper Medical Center in Camden on October, 23, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Ammazzaorsi); Devoted father of Joseph W. III (Antoinette) and Michael D. (Tracey); Loving grandfather of J.R., Vanessa, Jacob, Talia, Michael Jr., great grandfather of Alayna and Joselyn, and dear brother of Millie Rhoda, Midgie Massara, Linda Graham, and the late Doris Penn, Leon Corney and William Corney. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Corney was a lieutenant with the Pennsauken Police Department, retiring after 28 years of service. Relatives and friends are invited to the visitation from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and funeral service at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, 10/27, at the Falco/Caruso & Leonard Funeral Home. Full obituary.

"We've Been BOOed!" signs have made their magical way from house to house around Merchantville. This secret Monsterville tradition surprises neighbors, classmates, friends and families with a special Halloween package on their doorstep - which soon propagates across town. Halloween BOO-ing begins when one neighbor secretly leaves a small gift basket, a BOO poem, BOO instructions and a BOO sign at a neighbor's doorstep. Before you know it the entire neighborhood is sporting "We've Been BOOed" signs, with everyone left guessing who the mysterious gift givers were. Enjoy these pictures of some 2019 Monsterville BOOing recipients. If you got BOOed please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.!

The Borough has received requests to extend the deadline for entries to the 2019 "Haunts of Monsterville" house decorating contest to Monday, 10/28/19 at noon. You can email your completed application to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or you can drop it off to Borough Hall, 1 West Maple Avenue between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Like they say about the lottery: You gotta be in it to win it! Who will be the winner of the prestigious Golden Broomstick? 

Learn how easy it is to make your favorite Italian cookies on Sunday, December 1st from 1:00-3:30 p.m. In this class you will make amaretti, classic biscotti, crumeri, giuggiuleani, the best pizzelles you've ever tasted and more. You'll amaze yourself and bring home a generous sampling to share with your family and friends. Register for this class with and individual deposit of $25 per guest is all you need to secure your place - or your party's place - in a class. The balance will be due at the start of class. We prefer check or cash for the balance. Pasta and pastry classes are offered individually for $75 each. Classes are limited to 6 students so that everyone has plenty of personal attention. 

This estate sale hosted by Treasure Me Estate Sales, LLC is a two day "Tag Sale" from Friday, November 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. through Saturday, November 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. You'll find plenty of Mid-Century Modern and Oriental decor - 120 online photos - as well as, collectibles at this home. You could even drive away in a new car! The full address will be revealed on the Treasure Me website on Friday, November 8th at 6:00 a.m.

A Medicare Workshop will take place at the Pennsauken Free Public Library on Tuesday, November 12th from 5:30- 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Some topics that will be covered include: when and how to sign up for Medicare; how to use Medicare to pay for Hospital visits, doctor appointments and pay for prescription drugs; the 2020 Prescription Gap; how to get extra assistance paying for prescription drugs in retirement; how Medicare Advantage works; and, which plan is right for you. Please register on Eventbrite for this workshop.

The Camden County Department of Health and Human Services recommends everyone get a flu shot this flu season, especially children and seniors who are most vulnerable. The flu shots are provided for no-out-of-pocket cost. Flu vaccinations are provided for children age 9 and older at the flu clinic sites. Children under the age of 9 need to see their primary care physician. Download the Flu Shot Schedule or for more information, contact the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services at 1-800-999-9045. This coming week they will be offered in Cherry Hill on Wednesday, 10/30, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Katz Jewish Community Center, 1301 Springdale Road. Camden County also offers adult and child immunizations all year long by appointment at its Bellmawr and Camden sites. To make an appointment in Bellmawr, call (856) 931-2700. To make an appointment in Camden, call (856) 225-5128.

Thank you to Merchantville School Class of 2019 who donated a Water Bottle filling station that has already helped to saved our local environment from more than 2,000 plastic bottles. Elkay's bottle filling stations provide convenient hydration with a rapid fill of filtered water to quench thirst and minimize plastic bottle waste in the environment. Students can now fill up using water bottles that are eco-friendly and, at the same time, promote healthy choices by reducing the consumption of sugary drinks. The addition of this filling station will generate enthusiasm for school-wide sustainability, improve the overall health of students and reduce the number of disposable water bottles used at the school. Bottled water is the second most popular beverage in the United States and currently, only 20% of disposable water bottles are recycled. Plastic water bottles take a large amount of petroleum to make and transport and, up to 700 years to biodegrade.

The September and October issues of the Merchantville Observer have been posted online. The next issue is expected to be published and distributed in December. The Observer covers topics like monthly meetings, local events and human interest stories. Featured in October is the Music Fest on the 26th, an interview with Council candidates Ray Woods and Anthony Perno, a possible ban on single-use plastic bags at retail establishments in the Borough and Public Library offerings. They also feature advertisements from local businesses. You can read .pdf versions on their FB page.